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Craven Arms to Flounders' Folly. Shropshire.

Summary

Flounders' Folly is a prominent landmark in the local area, and an excursion to it from nearby Craven Arms is an enjoyable walk through some beautiful scenery. If you are lucky and a flag is flying from the tower, you will be able to climb it too!
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.8 miles (10.9 km)
Walking time:
03h 30m
Type:
Circular

Start location

B4368 Corvedale Road, Craven Arms SO433828 SY79ND

lat: 52.4402743

lon: -2.8355056

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